The aim of this paper is to analyze both internal and external aspects posing a risk in the operation for the multinational Johnson Controls in its subsidiaries in United States and Mexico from the point of view based on institutions; the main challenge to initiate the investigation is do have...

Measurement plays a vital role in the creation of markets, one that hinges on efficiencies gained via the universal availability of precise and accurate information on product quantity and quality. Fulfilling the potential of these ideals requires close attention to measurement and the role of...

This paper proposes a model for optimizing the duration of transition under the assumption that the government main goal is to minimize the social cost of reforms. At the beginning of transition there are two main sectors in the economy: an old technology sector - mainly the public one - where...

Italian Abstract: Il tema dell'innovazione è come collegare un investimento oggi ad un profitto futuro dovuto a costi o processi più efficienti e dunque meno costosi. La saggezza comune spera che maggiore l'investimento più vicina sia la data della scoperta. Il collegamento è qui modellato...

Long-established major U.S. corporations such as McDonalds, Walmart, and Proctor and Gamble continue to derive a majority of revenues from foreign operations. In addition, a number of relatively new U.S. technology companies such as: Airbnb (2008); Facebook (2004); Snap (2011); Twitter (2006);...

Increased international commerce between the United States and faster growing economies such as The People’s Republic of China (PRC), as well as third world economies rich in natural resources but poor in infrastructure like Nigeria, have created the potential for significant exposure to...

This paper uses data from a large survey of firms across 26 transition countries to examine the determinants of trust in the transition process. We first introduce a new measure of trust between firms: the level of prepayment demanded by suppliers from their customers in advance of delivery....

This paper uses data from a large survey of firms across 26 transition countries to examine the determinants of trust in the transition process. We first introduce a new measure of trust between firms: the level of prepayment demanded by suppliers from their customers in advance of delivery....

This paper uses data from a large survey of firms across 26 transition countries to examine the determinants of trust in the transition process. We first introduce a new measure of trust between firms: the level of prepayment demanded by suppliers from their customers in advance of delivery....